Galata Tower

Tower Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey

What to expect

The Galata Tower, officially the Galata Tower Museum, is a medieval Genoese tower in the Galata part of the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Built as a watchtower at the highest point of the mostly demolished Walls of Galata, the tower is now an exhibition space and museum, and a symbol of Beyoğlu and Istanbul. The nine-story tower is 62.59 m tall, excluding the ornament on the top, and has an external diameter of 16.45 m at the base. It is mainly popular for the 360-degree view of Istanbul visible from its observation deck

Plan your family visit to the Galata Tower with these blog insights 👇

Istanbul with Kids: Galata Tower, İstiklal Cd, and Dolmabahçe Palace

This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the elevator up to the top and then walked our way down the tower, seeing 360 views from the top level and exhibits on each floor

Highlights: The tower was way cooler than I thought it would be ✨

Best 3-Day Itinerary in Istanbul with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked uphill or took the Tünel funicular, a historic underground cable railway, to Galata Tower for fantastic views over the Istanbul skyline

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the fantastic views over the Istanbul skyline ✨

What did we see in a week in Istanbul with a child in an uncomfortable stroller?

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Galata Tower, one of the most iconic structures in Istanbul. It is visible from almost every point in the historic center and offers the most beautiful view of the Old City

Highlights: We enjoyed the magnificent view of the city from the top of the tower. It was impressive to see the tower from almost every point in the historic center ✨